NC Snake Pictures / Eastern Garter
Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Garter snakes come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They may be blue, brown,
green or red, with black or dark brown spots and/or stripes. These snakes are abundant in the mountains, even at the highest
mountaintop. They may be found in moist vegetation during the day, or under stones and other surface cover.

The Garter snake feeds on frogs, worms, salamanders, small fish, and toads. Ill
tempered only if captured, it will bite and release a foul
musk, but quickly becomes tame. These snakes have exacting temperature and humidity requirements
which must be met if they are to thrive in captivity.